Gmail (and all your Google accounts as a result) will go the way of Fort Knox. Okay, that’s an exaggeration, but the latest 2-step verification is a step closer to peace of mind and better security. Stronger security is always welcome as Gmail is for most of us the center of our online existence. Add to that allied Google accounts and you realize the need for an armored security system.
How does 2-step verification work?
2-Step Verification introduces a second layer of protection using a one-time verification code sent to you via text or voice message to your mobile device. Google will ask for this code if it finds that you’re signed in from a new browser or a new device, other than your default devices. You must enter this code after your password to authenticate your Google account. Sending a verification code to your mobile phone makes it nearly impossible for hackers to break into your account. Of course, you must have a mobile phone that supports SMS or voice messages from Google.
Here is a more detailed guide explaining how to set it up for Gmail and Google accounts:
Sign in to your Google account and go to the 2-step verification page. You can use the link directly or access it through your Google account settings.
Click the big blue Setup button and the guide will walk you through the necessary steps to set up the authentication layer. It basically involves giving Google your mobile number and choosing the method of sending the code (text or voice).
You don’t want to enter the same code over and over to check your email, so set up Google to remember your trusted devices for at least 30 days.
In the last step, enable 2-step verification for your Google account. Now, if you log in from an unrecognized device or computer, you will be asked to enter a code.
Here’s what the verification code prompt looks like when you try to sign in:
Google also prompts you to create some app-specific passwords. It’s for those apps you use to access your Google account from your mobile device and third-party email clients like MS Outlook.
You can also add a trusted secondary mobile number to receive a verification code, in case you lose your primary phone or leave it elsewhere. Google also gives you a backup code to access your email account on the go when you don’t have cellular coverage. These forever codes do not expire and you can use them in such emergencies.
Read more about Google’s 2-step verification process here.
What do you think of Google’s 2-step verification process? Do you think it helps you against hackers or do you think it’s an unnecessary hassle?
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